Track Laborer

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. • Garland, TX

40d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Track Laborer, you’ll help maintain the safety and reliability of railroad infrastructure. You’ll work outdoors in all weather conditions, using hand tools and heavy equipment to maintain, repair, and replace track components. This physically active role offers hands-on training and opportunities for growth in a dynamic, team-driven environment.

The position is full-time, working 40 or more hours weekly on a varying schedule in a 24/7 work environment, including nights, holidays, weekends, and on-call as needed. The role involves outdoor work in all weather conditions and physically demanding tasks, including walking on uneven surfaces, climbing ladders and equipment, squatting, bending, overhead lifting, extended periods of kneeling or crouching, and frequently lifting equipment and tools up to 76 pounds.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience; a valid driver’s license; and be at least 18 years old. The position requires pre-employment physical, hearing, and vision medical review; federally mandated drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment drug screening; and background screening, including criminal and motor vehicle driving history. The employee must live within 50 miles of the assigned location or be willing to relocate; relocation assistance is not offered.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Able to complete written forms and reports as required.
• Able to read and interpret documents, including safety rules, manuals, and regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess situational awareness and decision-making abilities to respond effectively in a safety-sensitive environment.
• Must live within 50 miles of the assigned location or be willing to relocate.
• Complete pre-employment physical, hearing, and vision medical review.
• Subject to federally mandated drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment drug screening.
• Subject to background screening, including criminal and motor vehicle driving history.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and perform the physical demands described for the position.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of equipment such as torches, hammers, jacks, and other mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools.
• Skill in routine equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Experience with heavy hand tools and outdoor work.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or willingness to obtain one if required.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all federal, state, and other applicable railroad safety and operational regulations.
• Follow instructions when working with a certified trainer, mentor, or supervisor.
• Repair and rebuild railroad track using hydraulic or hand tools.
• Remove and replace ties and rails; pull and drive spikes; shovel rock ballast; and load and unload equipment and material.
• Inspect tools and equipment for defects and determine whether they are safe to use.
• Use tools and equipment such as torches, hammers, jacks, rail saws, and other mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot problems on equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and telehealth coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Optional benefit coverages for accident, critical illness, hospital, ID theft, and life insurance.
• Flexible spending and health savings account plans.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• On-the-job training.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED